> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.faronics.com/faronicsdeploy/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.faronics.com/faronicsdeploy/policies-scheduling-and-automation/maintenance-mode.md).

# Maintenance Mode

Computers can go into maintenance mode to install Windows Updates based on a scheduled time or once a day after the computer comes online. 

### Scheduled Mode

The scheduled mode allows you to choose a day and time when Windows Updates get installed. Faronics Deploy will install all approved updates during this time and reboot if required. 

![Scheduled Mode - 1:00AM Everyday](/files/-MVYT44pGOluu05p_3Vg)

### Once a Day

The Once a Day mode is an auto-maintenance mode where computers can install Windows Updates. This is used when there is no available window to schedule updates.

Selecting the **Once a Day** mode will bring up an option to start the maintenance mode after a certain number of minutes after the computers boot up. 

![Once a Day Maintenance Mode](/files/-MVYTbvdzrsKySeshK-C)

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Users can be notified that the computer will go into maintenance mode and be given the option to **snooze/defer** the maintenance between **1 and 12 hours**.

During the maintenance mode, the Windows Updates will install. If a reboot is required, Deploy will reboot the computer.

The users can also choose to defer these reboots (if required) up to 5 times.
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